Why 49ers draft pick Carver Willis is legitimate option for open left guard role

The 49ers this week answered the big question about left tackle for the next couple of seasons.But there is still an opening on the offensive line, as they do not have an obvious starting left guard.The 49ers selected offensive lineman Carver Willis of Washington in the fourth round with the No. 127 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He enters the mix to compete for a starting job.Willis played right tackle at Kansas State and left tackle last season at Washington.But there is some thought that Willis (6-foot-5, 303) has the versatility to move inside to play guard, too. In fact, Willis said every NFL team talked to him about playing guard and center. And that includes the 49ers.He started 28 of his 45 career games with 18 starts coming at right tackle and 10 at left tackle.The 49ers felt good all offseason about four of their five projected starters on the offensive line: left tackle Trent Williams, right tackle Colton McKivitz, right guard Dominick Puni and center Jake Brendel.The only opening on the offensive line is at left guard. And Willis has a chance to compete for that job.The 49ers could have looked to address their future at left tackle if things had gone...